Changji Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Changji, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Changji varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 297 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 144 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2613 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Changji. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Changji vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Changji enjoys an average of 2613 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Changji

April, Changji’s wettest month, receives 26 mm (1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -8°C (18°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Changji Precipitation page.